Heave Away Haul Away
Hello Tisters. This is my entry for the April Challenge Sail Away. The song tells the true story of a septogenarian yachtsman/smuggler who was unable to resist one last “tickle” for his retirement. His yachting and smuggling skills proved to be not what they were and his twilight years are now being passed in one of His Majesty’s Prisons. My video editing skills are not crash hot so the video has a small false start but starts correctly at 0′ 16″ I hope you enjoy the song. One of the rhythm instruments is a Bolivian Ronroco-a favourite of mine
Like this a lot – lush guitar and lovely expressive vocals – great lyrics too – kept my attention to the last second
Thanks very much Kris
Really enjoyed this one. Really like those little backing vocal on the “Heave ho”chorus. They sound great on headphones!
Love the “Heave Ho” and the chord ending to the chorus
Superb John👍
Nice production too! Loved it👌😁
Loved that, nice work!
A really enjoyable listen, lovely guitar, especially loved the bit at the end and those last few notes on the guitar, the ending is never to be underestimated! Good song entry!
I really enjoyed this John, nice one.
Brilliant song!
Yes!
Fab chord choices and love the heave Ho – don’t think I spotted anyone else doing something like it. Sounds terrific through my headphones, top job!
The voice, melody, guitar …all excellent.
This is my kind of song, John! I doubt I could ever write, play or arrange anything of this calibre but I appreciate the skills that allow someone else to. Superb storytelling & if it’s possible to see the twinkle in someone’s eye through their performance, I’m seeing it. Glad to have set the challenge just for this song.
Opening chord are full of portent with a hint of James Bond theme, before becoming a strong a narrative
Absolutely loved this. Beautiful guitar, some lovely unexpected chord shifts and a lush performance.
Great
Well written. Like a three act play. Musically and lyrically very polished. Also, full Of wee surprises.
And
Great repeat in the chorus.
As an old songwriter from Texes said.
“First you tell them…Then you tell them again… And then you tell them that you told them.”
Repeats and rhymes that’s what it’s all about.
Well done…
I like your voice and the guitar work. Nice strong chorus. Engaging.